Kiln Forklift Operator

Georgia-Pacific; Frisco City (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring Forklift Operators in the kiln department at the Rocky Creek Lumber facility in Frisco City, Alabama. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour based on experience, with 12-hour rotating shifts (days 5:45 am–6:00 pm, nights 5:45 pm–6:00 am).

You will operate a sit-down forklift and work safely in a busy industrial environment. Ideal candidates have at least six months of mobile equipment experience; one year forklift experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Six months of mobile equipment operation experience.
• One year forklift operator experience preferred.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines.
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move lumber.
• Collaborate with team members.
• Perform housekeeping to keep machinery functioning and area clean.
• Climb stairs and work at elevated heights.
• Work in hot, cold, and noisy industrial environment.
• Work any shift including weekends and holidays.
• Lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing/pulling for up to 12 hours.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety consciousness

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Forklift Operators in our kiln department at our Rocky Creek Lumber facility in Frisco City, Alabama. If you want to be a part of a team that works safely, produces a quality product, and provides ongoing learning opportunities, this may be the job for you!

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour and up based on experience.
These positions work 12 hour rotating shifts. (5:45 am to 6:00 pm days and 5:45 pm to 6:00 am nights)

Our Team

Our Rocky Creek facility produces a variety of products from southern yellow pine, including dimension lumber, heavy studs, squares/timbers and barn timbers. Georgia-Pacific’s building products business has consistently been among the nation’s top suppliers of building products to building materials dealers and large warehouse retailers. Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace.

What You Will Do

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to facilitate the movement of green and dry lumber throughout the facility
• Work collaboratively with other team members
• Perform general housekeeping duties to aid in keeping machinery functioning properly, recognizing needs for maintenance to reduce hazards, and maintain the appearance of the plant
• Climb stairs, ladders, and work at elevated heights
• Work in a hot, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Work any shift including weekends and holidays
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve hours per day

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

At least six months of experience operating mobile equipment in an industrial or construction environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• At least one year of previous forklift operator experience in an industrial environment

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